World / Social Life

Net gain for endangered dolphins

Net gain for endangered dolphins

Time 03.07.2008 04:48 Source  panda.org

The rarest marine dolphin in the world – down to 111 individuals following decades of entanglement in fishing nets – is to receive protection over more of its range from the New Zealand government following several years of sustained WWF campaigning.

Region World Category Ecology & Environment
Even monks feeling the pinch and downsizing their homes

Even monks feeling the pinch and downsizing their homes

Time 03.07.2008 04:48 Source  safestore.co.uk

A group of monks in Gloucestershire have followed the lead of growing numbers of Brits and chosen to downsize their living accommodation.

Region Great Britain Category Social Life
Brits turn to DIY as credit crunch hits home

Brits turn to DIY as credit crunch hits home

Time 03.07.2008 04:48 Source  safestore.co.uk

British homeowners are opting to carry out ambitious improvement projects rather than attempt to sell up and move, a new study has found.

Region Great Britain Category Social Life
Azores faces fishing out after court appeal fails

Azores faces fishing out after court appeal fails

Time 03.07.2008 04:48 Source  panda.org

Luxembourg/Brussels – A Court of First Instance ruling has cleared the way for even more intensive fishing of one of the Atlantic’s most diverse deep sea habitats.

Region World Category Ecology & Environment
Poaching gangs blamed for tiger density tumble in Nepal park

Poaching gangs blamed for tiger density tumble in Nepal park

Time 03.07.2008 04:48 Source  panda.org

A Nepal wildlife reserve that boasted the highest density of tigers in the world is just half a decade later struggling to hold a few remaining tigers.

Region World Category Ecology & Environment
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